Sulphenylated dihydrobenzofuranyl-n-methylcarbamates

ABSTRACT

SULPHEYLATED DIHYDROBENZOFURANYL- N - METHYLCARBAMATES OF THE GENERAL FORMULA   2-R,2-CH3,7-(C(-X)3-S-N(-CH3)-COO-)-2,3-DIHYDROBENZOFURAN   IN WHICH R IS HYDROGEN OR METHYL AND X IS FLUORINE, CHLORINE OR BROMINE, WHICH POSSESS INSECTICIDAL AND ACARICIDAL PROPERTIES.

United States Patent 3,755,374 SULPHENYLATED DHHYDRGBENZOFURANYL- N-METHYLCARBAMATES Gerhard Zumach, Cologne, Engelbert Knhle, Bergisch- Gladbach, and Ingeborg Hammann, and Wolfgang Behrenz, ologne, Germany, assignors to Bayer Akfiengesellschaft, Leverkusen, Germany No Drawing. Filed Sept. 9, 1971, Ser. No. 179,226 Claims priority, application Germany, Sept. 15, 1970, P 20 45 441.5 Int. Cl. C0711 /36 U.S. Cl. 260346.2 R 8 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Sulphenylated dihydrobenzofuranyl N methylcarbamates of the general formula in which R is hydrogen or methyl and X is fluorine, chlorine or bromine,

which possess insecticidal and acaricidal properties.

The present invention relates to and has for its objects the provision of the particular new sulphenylated dihydrobenzofuranyl-N-methylcarbamates, i.e. 2-methyl- 0r 2,2 dimethyl 2,3 dihydrobenzofurauU)yl-N- (trihalomethylmercapto)-N-rnethyl-carbamates, which possess insecticidal and acaricidal properties, active compositions in the form of mixtures of such compounds with solid and liquid dispersible carrier vehicles, and methods for producing such compounds and for using such compounds in a new way especially for combating pests, e.g. insects and acarids, with other and further objects becoming apparent from a study of the within specification and accompanying examples.

It is known from German published specification 1,493,646 that various dihydrobenzofuranylcarbamates exhibit insecticidal activity.

The present invention provides N-sulphenylated dihydrobenzofuranyl-N-methyl-carbamates of the general formula R 6-0 O-N-SCX3 in which R is hydrogen or methyl and X is fluorine, chlorine or bromine.

These compounds are suprisingly distinguished by stronger insecticidal and acaricidal properties than the previously known dihydrobenzofuranylcarbamates and therefore represent a valuable contribution to the art.

The invention also provides a process for the production of sulphenylated dihydrobenzofuranyl N-methylcarbamates of the Formula I in which (a) An N-sulphenylated N-methylcarbamic acid fluoride of the general formula CHa-N-CO-F S CX (II) 3,755,374 Patented Aug. 28, 1973 is reacted with a dihydrobenzofuranol of the general formula I CH3 OM (III) (b) A dihydrobenzofuranol-N-methylcarbamic acid ester of the general formula according to process variant (a) can be represented by the following formula scheme:

CH3 CH: A FOl O-S-N-C O-F O 011, (11a) OH acid-binding agent CH 0-0 O-IYISCC1;F 0H:

It 2,2-dimethyl 2,3 dihydrobenzofuranyl-7-N-methylcarbamate and difluorochlormethanesulphenyl chloride are used as starting materials, the reaction according to process variant (b) proceeds as follows:

3 agent 0-0 O-NH (Va) (IVa) The dihydrobenzofuranyl derivatives and the N-sulphenylated N-methylcarbamic acid fluorides to be used for the reactions are known compounds. The starting compounds (II) can be made from N-methylcarbamic acid fluoride and the appropriate, known sulphenyl chlorides of the Formula V in the presence of a tertiary amine, as described in Belgian patent specification 717,705.

The preparation of the new substances takes place preferably in the presence of a solvent or diluent. When working with solvents, those are preferably used which react only slowly, or preferably not at all, with the N- sulphenylated N-methylcarbamic acid fluorides or the sulphenyl chlorides. As such solvents, there are mentioned for example: optionally chlorinated hydrocarbons, such as benzene, toluene, methylene chloride, dichloroethane, chloroform, chlorobenzene, dichlorobenzene; ethers, such as diethyl ether, tctrahydrofurane, dioxane; dialkylamides, such as dimethyl formamide, and mixtures of the said solvents.

In order to bind the hydrogen fluoride or hydrogen chloride formed in the reaction, there is added to the reaction mixture an acid acceptor, preferably a tertiary base, such as triethylamine, or inorganic bases such as alkali metal hydroxides or alkali metal carbonates. When iN-sulphenylated N-methylcarbamic acid fluorides are used according to process variant (a), it is, instead, also possible to start directly from the appropriate alkali metal dihydrobenzofuranolates and to carry out the reaction in aqueous phase.

The reaction temperatures can be varied within a fairly wide range. In general, the reaction is carried out at about to 100 C., preferably at about 20 to 40 C.

Usually, the reactants are used in approximately equimolar proportions.

The working up of the reaction mixture may take place in customary manner.

The active compounds according to the invention exhibit strong insecticidal and acaricidal properties, with low phytotoxicity. The active compounds can therefore be used with good results for the control of noxious sucking and biting insects, Diptera and mites (Acarina). The compounds furthermore exhibit a strong activity against mould fungi.

To the sucking insects contemplated herein there belong, in the main, aphids (Aphidae) such as the green peach aphid (Myzus persicae), the bean aphid (Doralis fabae), the bird cherry aphid (Rhopalosiphum padi), the pea aphid (Macrosiphum pisi) and the potato aphid (Macrosiphum solanifolii), the currant gall aphid (Cryptomyzus korschelti), the rosy apple aphid (Sappaphis mali), the mealy plum aphid (Hyalopterus arundinlis) and the cherry black-fly (Myzus cerasi); in addition, scales and mealybugs (Coccina), for example the Oleander scale (Aspz'diotus hederae) and the soft scale (Lecanium hesperidum) as well as the grape mealybug (Pseudococcus maritimus); thrips (Thysanoptera), such as Hercinothrips femoralis, and bugs, for example the beet bug (Piesma quadrata), the red cotton bug (Dysdercus intermedius), the bed bug (Cim'ex lectularius), the assassin bug (Rhodnius prolixus) and Chagas bug (Triatoma infestans) and, further, cicadas such as Euscedlis bilobatus and Nephotettix bipunctatus; and the like.

In the case of the biting insects contemplated herein, above all there should be mentioned butterfly caterpillars (Lepidoptera) such as the diamond-back moth (Plurella maculipennis), the gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar), the brown-tail moth (Euproctz's chrysorrhoea) and tent caterpillar (Malacosoma neustria); further, the cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) and the cutworm (Agrotis segetum), the large white butterfly (Pieris brassz'cae), the small winter moth (Cheimatobia brumata), the green oak tortrix moth (Tortrz'x viridana), the fall armyworm (Laphygma frugiperda) and cotton worm (Prodenia litura), the ermine moth (Hyponomeuta padella), the

Mediterranean flour moth (Ephestia kiihniella) and (Meligethes aeneus), the raspberry beetle (Byturus tomentosus), the bean Weevil (Bruchidius=Acanthoscelides obtectus), the leather beetle (Dermestes frischi), the khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium'), the flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum), the northern corn billbug (Calandm or Sitrophilus zeamais), the drugstore beetle (Stegobium paniceum), the yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) and the saw-toothed grain beetle (Oryzaephilus surinamensis), and also species living in the soil, for example wireworms (Agriotes spec.) and larvae of the cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha); cockroaches, such as the German cockroach (Blatella germanica), American cockroach (Periplaneta americana), Madeira cockroach (Leucophaea or Rhyparobia maderae), oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis), the giant cockroach (Blaberus giganteus) and the black giant cockroach (Blaberus fuscus) as well as Henschoutedenz'a flexivz'tta; further, 'Orthoptera, for example the house cricket (Achem domesticus); termites such as the estern subterranean (Reticulitermes flavipes) and Hymenoptera such as ants, for example the garden ant (Lasius niger); and the like.

The Diptera comprise essentially the flies, such as the vinegar fly (Drosophila melanogaster), the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitzs capitata), the house fly (Musca d0- mestica), the little house fly (Fannie canicularis), the black blow fly (Phormia regina) and bluebottle fly (Calliphora erythrocephala) as well as the stable fly (Sromoxys calcitmns); further, gnats, for example mosquitoes such as the yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti), the northern house mosquito (Culex pipiens) and the malaria mosquito (Anopheles sephensi) and the like.

With the mites (Acari) contemplated herein there are classed, in particular, the spider mites (Tetranychidae) such as the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus telarius=TetraItychus althaea or Tetranychus urticae) and the European red mite Pamtetranychus pil0sus=Panonychus ulmi), gall mites, for example the black current gall mite (Eriophyes ribis) and tarsonemids, for example the broad mite (Hemitarsonemus latus) and the cylamen mite (Tarsonemus pallidus); finally, ticks, such as the relapsing fever tick (Ornithodorus moubata); and the like.

When applied against hygiene pests and pests of stored products, particularly flies and mosquitoes, the process products are also distinguished by an outstanding residual activity on wood and clay, as well as a good stability to alkali on limed substrates.

The active compounds according to the instant invention can be utilized, if desired, in the form of the usual formulations or compositions with conventional inert (i.e. plant compatible or herbicidally inert) pesticide diluents or extenders, i.e. diluents, carriers or extenders of the type usable in conventional pesticide formulations or compositions, e.g. conventional pesticide dispersible carrier vehicles such as gases, solutions, emulsions, suspensions, emulsifiable concentrates, spray powders, pastes, soluble powders, dusting agents, granules, etc. These are prepared in known manner, for instance by extending the active compounds with conventional pesticide dispersible liquid diluent carriers and/ or dispersible solid carriers optionally with the use of carrier vehicle assistants, e.g. conventional pesticide surface-active agents, including emulsifying agents and/or dispersing agents, whereby, for example, in the case where water is used as diluent, organic solvents may be added as auxiliary solvents. The following may be chiefly considered for use as conventional carrier vehicles for this purpose: aerosol propellants which are gaseous at normal temperatures and pressures, such as Freon; inert dispersible liquid diluent carriers, including inert organic solvents, such as aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g. benzene, toluene, xylene, etc.), halogenated, especailly chlorinated, aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g. chlorobenzenes, etc.), paraffins (e.g. petroleum fractions), chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (e.g. methylene chloride, etc.), alcohols (e.g. methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, etc.), amines (e.g. ethanolamine, etc.), ethers, ether-alcohols (e.g. glycol monomethyl ether, etc.), amides (e.g. dimethylformamide, etc.), sulfoxides (e.g. dimethylsulfoxides, etc.), ketones (e.g. acetone, etc.), and/or water; as well as inert dispersible finely divided solid carriers, such as ground natural minerals (e.g. kaolins, clays, alumina, silica, chalk, i.e. calcium carbonate, talc, attapulgite, montmorillonite, kieselguhr, etc.) and ground synthetic minerals (e.g. highly dispersed silicic acid, silicates, e.g. alkali silicates, etc.); whereas the following may be chiefly considered for use as conventional carrier vehicle assistants, e.g. surface-active agents, for this purpose: emulsifying agents, such as non-ionic and/ or anionic emulsifying agents (e.g. polyethylene oxide esters of fatty acids, polyethylene oxide ethers of fatty alcohols, alkyl sulfonates, aryl sulfonates, etc., and especially alkyl arylpolyglycol ethers, magnesium stearate, sodium oleate, etc.); and/or dispersing agents, such as lignin, sulfite waste liquors, methyl cellulose, etc.

Such active compounds may be employed alone or in the form of mixtures with one another and/or with such solid and/or liquid dispersible carrier vehicles and/ or with other known compatible active agents, especially plant protection agents, such as other acaricides and insecticides, or fungicides, bactericides, nematocides, rodenticides, herbicides, fertilizers, growth-regulating agents, etc., if desired, or in the form of particular dosage preparations for specific application made therefrom, such as solutions, emulsions, suspensions, powders, pastes and granules which are thus ready for use.

As concerns commercially marketed preparations, these generally contemplate carrier composition mixtures in which the active compound is present in an amount substantially between about 01-95% by weight, and preferably 0.5-90% by weight, of the mixture, whereas carrier composition mixtures suitable for direct application or field application generally contemplate those in which the active compound is present in an amount substantially between about 0.0001-%, preferably 0.01- 1%, by Weight of the mixture. Thus, the present invention contemplates over-all compositions which comprise mixtures of a conventional dispersible carrier vehicle such as (l) a dispersible inert finely divided carrier solid, and/or (2) a dispersible carrier liquid such as an inert organic solvent and/or water preferably including a surface-active efiective amount of a carrier vehicle assistant, e.g. a surface-active agent, such as an emulsifying agent and/or a dispersing agent, and an amount of the active compound which is eflective for the purpose in question and which is generally between about 0.0001-95 and preferably 0.01-95%, by weight of the mixture.

The active compounds can also be used in accordance with the well known ultra-low-volume process with good success, i.e. by applying such compound if normally a liquid, or by applying a liquid composition containing the same, via very efiective atomizing equipment, in finely divided form, e.g. average particle diameter of from 50- 100 microns, or even less, i.e. mist form, for example by airplane crop spraying techniques. Only up to at most about a few liters/hectare are needed, and often amounts only up to about to 1000 g./hectare, preferably 40 to 600 g./hectare, are suflicient. In this process it is possible to use highly concentrated liquid compositions which said liquid carrier vehicles containing from about to about 95% by weight of the active compound or even the 100% active substance alone, e.g. about 20100% by weight of the active compound.

Furthermore, the present invention contemplates methods of selectively killing, combating or controlling pests, e.g. insects or acarids, which comprises applying to at least one of correspondingly (a) such insects, (b) such acarids, and (c) the corresponding habitat thereof, i.e. the locus to be protected, a correspondingly combative or toxic amount, i.e. an insecticidally or acaricidal- 1y effective amount, of the particular active compound of the invention alone or together with a carrier vehicle as noted above. The instant formulations or compositions are applied in the usual manner, for instance by spraying, atomizing, vaporizing, scattering, dusting, watering, squirting, sprinkling, pouring, fumigating, and the like.

It will be realized, of course, that the concentration of the particular active compound utilized in admixture with the carrier vericle will depend upon the intended application. Therefore, in special cases it is possible to go above or below the aforementioned concentration ranges.

The unexpected superiority and outstanding activity of the particular new compounds of the present invention are illustrated, without limitation, by the following examples:

EXAMPLE 1 Drosophila test:

Solvent: 3 parts by weight dimethyl formamide Emulsifier: 1 part by weight alkylarylpolyglycol ether To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weight of the active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvent containing the stated amount of emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted withwater to the desired concentration.

1 cc. of the preparation of the active compound is applied with a pipette to a filter paper disc of 7 cm. diameter. The wet disc is placed in a glass vessel containing 50 vinegar flies (Drosophial melanogaster) and covered with a glass plate.

After the specified periods of time, the destruction is determined as a percentage: means that all the flies are killed; 0% means that none of the flies are killed.

The active compounds, their concentrations, the evaluation times and the degree of destruction can be seen from Table 1.

TABLE 1 (Drosophila test) Concentration Degree of of active destruction compound in percent; Active compound in percent after 1 day (A) 0. 2 100 0. 02 60 I 0. 002 0 O 0 Ha O-O ONHC Hi (known) (2) 0. 2 100 0. 02 100 0. 002 40 0 CHa OC O1?IS-CC12F CH;

(B) 0. 2 100 0. 02 100 I CH3 0. 002 0 C O-NH-O Ha (known) OC O-l| ISCC12F CH3 TABLE 1-Continued TABLE 2Continued Concen- Concentration Degree of tration Degree of of active destruction of active destruction compound in percent compound in percent Active compound 1n ercent after 1 day) 5 Active com ound in percent after 1 day (3) 0. 2 100 (l) O. 2 100 as so as 2 0 on; 10 0 on;

-G 0--N-SCF2 0-0 0-N--S--C ClzF CH3 H3 0 i CHa 0 0002 28 CH; 0. 0002 so O 0 H3 0/ CH8 --COI| IS-CC1F: ---C O-N-S-C 01F;

CH3 Ha EXAMPLE 3 EXAMPLE 2 Dorahs test (systemic action) Myzus test (contact action):

Solvent: 3 parts by weight dimethyl iormamide Emulsifier: 1 part by weight alkylaryl polyglycol ether To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weight of the active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvent containing the stated amount of emulsifier and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

Cabbage plants (Brassica oleracea) which have been heavily infested with peach aphids (Myzus persicae) are sprayed with the preparation of the active compound until dripping wet.

After the specified periods of time, the degree of destruction is determined as a percentage: 100% means that all the aphids are killed Whereas 0% means that none of the aphids are killed.

The active compounds, the concentration of the active compounds, the evaluation times and the results can be seen from the following Table 2.

TABLE 2 (Myzus test) Concentration Degree 0! of active destruction compound in percent Active compound in percent after 1 day CH O 0- C 0NH- CH:

(known) (2) 0. 2 100 0. 02 100 I 0. 002 09 O CHz C 0-N-S-C 0111 (B)-..-.'.- 0. 2 100 0 0 0 CH1 0. 0002 25 --0 0-NH- CH;

(known) Solvent: 3 parts by weight dimethyl formamide Emulsifier: 1 part by Weight alkylarylpolyglycol ether To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by Weight of the active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvent containing the stated amount of emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with Water to the desired concentration Bean plants (Vicia faba) which have been heavily infested with the bean aphid (Domlz's fabae) are Watered with the preparation of the active compound so that the preparation of active compound penetrates into the soil without wetting the leaves of the bean plants. The active compound is taken up by the bean plants from the soil and thus reaches the infested leaves.

After the specified period of time, the degree of destruction is determined as a percentage. means that all the aphids are killed; 0% means that none of the aphids are killed.

The active compounds, the concentrations of the active compounds, the evaluation time and the results can be seen from the following Table 3.

TABLE 3 (Doralis testlsystemic action) Concen- Degree of tration destruction of active in percent compound after 4 Active compound in percent days (A) 0. 2 100 0. 02 100 i 0. 002 o o CHs O-C 0NH- OH: (known) (5) l 0. 2 100 0. O2 100 l 0. 002 00 o CH: i 0-0 O-III-S-OGI:

C Ha

(B) 0. 2 100 a: H1 0. 0002 20 I 0 on,

TABLE 3Continued TABLE 4Continued Concen- Concentratration Degree of tion of Degree of of active destruction active destruction com ound in percent compound in percent Active compound in percent after 4 days 5 Active compound in percent after 2 days /I OH: 0, 0002 90 J 0 CH: 10 \O CH:

-COI| ISCF: CO 1i 8- CClzF CH; CH:

Lee, as; 22 L CH: oH;

O-OO-III-S-CCIF: COI|\I-SC ClFz CH3 CH3 (3) 0.2 100 EXAMPLE 4 Tetranychus test: J Solvent: 3 parts by weight dimethyl formamide 25 0 CH3 Emulsifier: 1 part by Weight alkylaryl polyglycol ether O-COI| I-S-CF: To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, CH: 1 part by weight of the active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvent containing the stated amount of emulsifier and the concentrate so obtained is diluted EXAMPLE 5 with water to the desired concentration. LD test:

Bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris), which have a height Test insects: Tribolium confusum of approximately 10-30 cm., are sprayed with the prep- Solvent: acetone aration of the active compound until dripping Wet. These bean plants are heavily infested with spider mites (Tetranychus urticae) in all stages of development.

After the specified periods of time, the eliectiveness of the preparation of active compound is determined by counting the dead mites. The degree of destruction thus obtained is expressed as a percentage: 100% means that all the spider mites are killed whereas 0% means that none of the spider mites are killed.

The active compounds, the concentrations of the active compounds, the evaluation times and the results can be seen from Table 4.

O-O O-NH-CH: (known) 2 parts by weight of the active compound are dissolved in parts by volume of the solvent. The solution so obtained is diluted with further solvent to the desired concentrations.

2.5 ml. of the solution of the active compound are pipetted into a Petri dish. On the bottom of the Petri dish there is a filter paper with a diameter of about 9.5 cm. The Petri dish remains uncovered until the solvent has completely evaporated. The amount of active compound per square meter of filter paper varies with the concentration of the solution of active compound used. 25 test insects are then placed in the Petri dish and it is covered with a glass lid.

The condition of the test insects is observed 3 days after the commencement of the experiments. The destruction is determined as a percentage.

The active compounds, the concentrations of the active compounds, the test insects and the results can be seen from the following Table 5.

TAB LE 5 (LD100 test) Concentrations of the Degree of solution in destruction Active Compound percent in percent (A) 0. 2 100 e 0. 04 100 l o. 008 30 0 CHs 0- C O-NH-CHa (known) (5) 0. 2 100 0. 04 100 0. 008 100 H 0. 0016 50 O -O a O-C O-IfI-S-C C1:

1 1 EXAMPLE 6 Mosquito larvae test:

Test insects: Aecles aegypti Solvent: 99 parts by weight acetone Emulsifier: 1 part by weight benzyihydroxydiphenyl polyglycol ether To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 2 parts by weight of the active compound are dissolved in 1000 parts by volume of the solvent containing the amount of emulsifier stated above. The solution thus obtained is diluted with water to the desired lower concentrations.

The aqueous preparations of the active compounds are placed in glass vessels and about 25 mosquito larvae are then placed in each glass vessel.

After 24 hours, the degree of destruction is determined as a percentage. 100% means that all the larvae are killed. means that no larvae at all are killed.

The active compounds, the concentrations of the active compounds, the test insects and the results can be seen from Table 6.

TABLE 6 (Mosquito larvae test) Concentration 01 active compound of the Degree of solution in destruction Active compound percent in percent 0 OHs I 0- C 0-NH-CH:

(known) CH: 0 (3H: l-O O-NH-CHs (known) 0-0 0l}IS-C ClzF CH5 kc H1 0 CH:

EXAMPLE 7 Lt test for Dipteria:

square meter of filter paper varies with the concentration of the solution of active compound used. About 10 test insects are then placed in the Petri dish and it is covered with a glass lid.

- The condition of the test insects is periodically observed. The time which is necessary for a destruction is determined.

The test insects the active compounds, the concentrations of the active compounds and the periods of time at which there is a 100% destruction can be seen from the following Table 7.

TABLE 7 iuu test for Diptera) Concentration of active compound of the solution Active compound in percent LTmu l C H: O

C O --NH- 0 Ha (known) 0H3 0 CH3 -0 O-NH-CHa (known) J C Ha 0 0-0 0-lIIS-C Clzli CH3 I The process for preparing the novel compounds are illustrated in the following examples.

EXAMPLE 8 I CH3 0 o O-N-S-COlaF H; l 16 g. of 2,2-dimethyl-7-hydroxy-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran (0.1 mole) and 21 g. of N-(fluorodichloromethylmercapto)-N-methylcarbamic acid fluoride (0.1 mole) are dissolved in 150 ml. of ether. To the solution 10 g. of triethylamine are added dropwise at room temperature, the temperature being kept at 30 C. The mixture is stirred for 1 hour at room temperature and it is then washed with water. After drying of the solution and evaporation of the ether, there are obtained by distillation 28 g. of 2,2-dimethyl 2,3 dihydrobenzofuran(7)yl-N-(fluorodichloromethylmercapto)-N-methylcarbamate of HP. 151- 153 C./0.18 mm. Hg as yellowish-colored, crystallizing oil of the melting point 66 C. (from petroleum ether). Analysis.-Calcd. (percent): C, 41.1; H, 4.0; Cl,20.0; N, 4.0; 0, 13.6. Found (percent): C, 44.8; H, 4.2; Ci, 20.0; N, 3.9; O, 13.6.

13 EXAMPLE 9 In analogous manner, the following compounds are obtained:

M.P. 8687C. CH3 -0 ON-SC 01:

B.P.1421411E1I o. n mm. g

0/ CHa -o o-N-s-oolr,

p B.P0. 1 2-103 204 mmg OACH: d-o o-N-s-o in O \O/ CH: M.P. 78-79 0.

-o O-N-S-C 011 (EH;

B.P.152-155 o. \O -0118 0.15 mm.H (5-0 o-N-s-o 0111 EXAMPLE To a mixture of 22 g. of 2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuranyl-7-N-methylcarbamate (0.10 mole), 9 g. of pyridine (0.11 mole) and 100 ml. of dirnethyl formamide, there are added dropwise, at room temperature, 17 g. of chlorodifluoromethanesulphenyl chloride (0.11 mole). The reaction mixture is afterwards stirred for 2 hours at room temperature, then poured into water, the oil obtained is taken up in toluene, the toluene solution is washed with water, dried, and evaporated under reduced pressure. After distillation of the residue, there is obtained 2,2-dimethyl 2,3 dihydrobenzofuran(7)yl-N- (difiuorochloromethylmercapto)-N-methyl-carbam-ate (Compound 4).

It will be appreciated that the instant specification and examples are set forth by way of illustration and not limitation, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

What is claimed is:

1. An N-sulphenylated dihydrobenzofuranyl-N-methyl carbamate of the formula:

in which 0 on, 0-0 O-N-S-CClzF C FH: (2)

4. A carbamate according to claim 1 wherein such compound is 2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran(7 )yl-N-(trichloromethylmercapto-)N-rnethyl-carbamate of the formula 0 on, 0-0 o-N-s-oo1,

5. A carbamate according to claim 1 wherein such compound is 2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran(7)yl-N- (difluorochloromethylmercapto-)N-methyl-carbamate of the formula 6. A carbamate according to claim 1 wherein such compound is 2,2-dimethyl-2, S-dihydrobenzofuran (7 yl-N- (trifiuoromethylmercapto-)N methyl carbamate of the formula 7. A carbamate according to laim 1 wherein such compound is 2 methyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran(7)yl-N-(trichloromethylmercapto-)N-methyl-carbamate of the formula 8. A carbamate according to claim 1 wherein such compound is 2 methyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran(7)yl-N- 15 16 (fluorodichloromethylmercapto-)N-methyl-carbamate of References Cited the formula Kuehle et a1., Chem. Abstr. 1917 vol. 74, 31082.

ALEX MAZEL, Primary Examiner -O 5 B. DENTZ, Assistant Examiner 6-00-N-S-00M? US. Cl. X.R. 

